Don’t get me wrong: We’ve driven the Z06, and it’s a monster. But consider this: For $81,200, the M5 is down 5hp to the Z06, to 500hp, and down 2 liters, with a 5.0-liter V-10. It seats four in comfort. And when BMW and Chevrolet release Pace Car limited editions, which one will attract less attention from Barney Fife?

Heck, I bet the M5 Pace Car will be so subtle, it won’t even have pace car graphics.